Say something, speak, etc. under your breath
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To speak so quietly or weakly that the words are almost impossible to hear.
She cursed him under her breath as she walked away.
Often appears as...
- mutter under your breath
- sigh under your breath
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To say something in secret or without wanting others to hear.
He made a sarcastic comment under his breath so that the boss wouldn't hear him.
Often appears as...
- whisper under your breath
- swear under your breath
phrase
To speak so quietly or weakly that the words are almost impossible to hear.
She cursed him under her breath as she walked away.
Often appears as...
- mutter under your breath
- sigh under your breath
phrase
To say something in secret or without wanting others to hear.
He made a sarcastic comment under his breath so that the boss wouldn't hear him.
Often appears as...
- whisper under your breath
- swear under your breath
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Low Volume
Speaking under your breath involves very low volume, making it hard for others to hear.
Frustrated, she read the question and muttered the answer under her breath.
Pro Tip 2/3Discreet Disapproval
Often implies discreet disagreement or disapproval without making it obvious to everyone.
During the meeting, he disagreed but only voiced it under his breath.
Pro Tip 3/3Personal Reminder
Can be used for self-reminders or self-motivation without intending others to hear.
She recited the steps of the procedure under her breath before starting.
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